Audio docking devices and systems

a technology of audio docking and audio input, which is applied in the direction of earpiece/earphone attachment, electrical transducer, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of blurred lines between devices, inconvenient storage, and safety hazards of wires, and achieves convenient use and storage, and simplifies access to audio input.

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-09-12
LAYCOCK LARRY R +2
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[0009]The present disclosure relates generally to audio devices, systems and apparatus, and to components thereof. In some embodiments, aspects of the present disclosure relate to simplifying access to audio input or output devices—whether such devices are wired or wireless—while also providing for storage of the devices. Embodimen

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As a result, the once clear lines between types of devices were blurred.
Indeed, a large percentage of the adult population in the United States currently uses a “smartphone” that can not only manage aspects of the person's home and work life, but can further provide many, if not all, of t

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[0080]Aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to audio devices, components and accessories, and more particularly to portable audio devices and systems that can be used in multiple environments and / or in connection with multiple audio systems.

[0081]If the specification or claims refer to “an additional” element, feature, aspect, component, or the like, that does not preclude there being exactly one, or more than one, of the additional element. It is to be understood that where the claims or specification refer to “a” or “an” element, such reference is not be construed that there necessarily is only one of that element. It is to be understood that where the specification states that a component, feature, structure, or characteristic “may,”“might,”“can,” or “could” be included, that particular component, feature, structure, or characteristic is not required to be included, but may be optional or non-essentially included in some embodiments of the present disclosure.

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Audio systems are disclosed and include audio docking stations, adapters for connecting to audio docking stations, electronic devices equipped with audio components, and non-electronic articles enabled for use with audio components. An audio docking station may include one or more earphones and an audio input. The earphones and/or audio input may be wireless or include retractable wires. An adapter may act as a sound pouch to connect to the audio docking station. The adapter may be located in clothing, furniture, electronic devices, protective covers or cases, or in other locations. An electronic device may also act as a docking station and include earphones and/or an audio input. Cavities may be pre-formed in the housing of the electronic device for storage of earphones and/or an audio input.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]N / ATECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present disclosure relates generally to portable audio devices and systems. Audio devices and / or systems of the present disclosure may particularly, but not exclusively, be used as or in connection with audio docking stations. An audio device or system of the present disclosure may have one or more audio outputs and one or more audio inputs. In one embodiment, an audio output includes a wired or wireless headphone or earphone, while an audio input includes an audio jack or audio receiver. Such an audio device or system may be used in connection with any number of electronic, consumer or other products. In at least one embodiment, storage or other protective cases for electronic devices, consumer products, or other products may also be adapted for integrated use with audio components or capabilities.RELATED ART[0003]Conventional electronic devices have largely been developed to satisfy a particular need. This is...

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IPC IPC(8): G06F13/00
CPCH04R1/1033H04R5/023H04R2499/15H04R2205/021H04R2499/11H04R2201/023
Inventor LAYCOCK, LARRY R.LAYCOCK, LANDON T.LAYCOCK, LOGAN R.
Owner LAYCOCK LARRY R
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